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Elk River, MN, United States
I have been running for about 20 years and have completed more than 60 marathons (including one in each state) and ultramarathons. In 2011, I ran across MN to raise money for cancer. Now, in 2021, at age 52, I'm going to run and bike across MN to raise money for disabled veterans.

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Monday, March 28, 2011

Where Did This Idea Come From?

For some years, I've had an idea it would be fun to run across the U.S.  My intention has been to try my home state of MN and see how I do with the repetitive mileage.  This year I have the intersection of a) a week of vacation I didn't have anything schedule for already and b) planned back to back marathons on April 30 and May 1.  I thought this would be the best shape I've ever been in, and with the vacation available, why not?
But really, why?
If I'm going to run across the state, I'd like to have it be for something bigger than myself.
And THERE was the reason.  American Cancer Society.
So, I'd like to really raise awareness and generate a lot of donations to help stop cancer.  Come on, what are you waiting for? www.main.acsevents.org/goto/runXmn

During the 2005 Des Moines Marathon in Iowa


~Relentless Forward Momentum

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